This workshop has been designed to assist GPs and other health professionals diagnose patients with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other co-morbidities. This training aims to increase participants’ skills and confidence to: 1.   Understand the relationship between traumatic events and the development of mental health conditions 2.   Identify evidence-based treatment and referral pathways for a patient impacted by trauma 3.   Recommend evidence-based resources, including e-Mental Health, for family/kinship groups impacted by trauma Accreditation: CPD Activity points (RACGP), MH CPD activity (GPMHSC), 3 Performance Review PDP units (ACRRM). Register here.  

Suitable for: Counsellors, GP Registrars, GPs, Multi-disciplinary, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologists, Social Workers. Topics covered: Topic 1: Assessment & Diagnosis Topic 2: Management Learning objectives: • Differentiate between the differing sub-types of clinical depression • Recognise the contribution of biological, social and psychological factors to the current depressive episode • Assess and manage risk in the depressed patient • Select pharmacological treatment best suited to the individual patient • Develop a comprehensive mental health treatment plan derived from the formulation of the depressive episode Register here. Location: Northam (venue TBC)  

An online workshop training that will explore motivational interviewing as a behaviour change strategy in falls prevention among older adults, aiming to increase participant skills in applying a motivational interviewing approach within their own role. This online workshop is suitable for health professionals who work closely with older adults such as practice nurses, health care workers, nutritionists and dieticians, occupational therapists, aged care workers, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, social workers, carers and support workers, health promotion and public health practitioners. For further information and registration see here.

Join Injury Matters as Deborah Pyatt, a training consultant with 30 years of experience working with diverse communities, will be facilitating this interactive and engaging workshop. This training aims to build the capacity of health and community professionals to increase understanding of the impact of key cultural aspects in CaLD communities in WA to better engage, plan, and implement programs and services which target injury prevention and safety promotion. This online workshop training aims to: Increase awareness of the leading causes of injury within the CaLD community in WA. Increase knowledge of the barriers CaLD communities face in accessing appropriate...

An online interactive workshop training for health professionals to learn more about elder abuse and recognition along with response strategies in care settings. This training is for anyone working with older adults, including home care service providers, carers and support workers, community workers, and health and allied health professionals. For further information and registration see here.

An online webinar training on key risk factors to foot health and falls; the link to diabetes and the latest research on peripheral neuropathy and falls in older adults. This webinar is suitable for early/mid career podiatrists, general practitioners, allied health nurses and aged care nurses/workers. For further information and registration see here.  

This four-part training course helps nurses, midwives and sexual health workers understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV and hepatitis B. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice. Accreditation: This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours. This activity has been endorsed by ACM and ACN. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours. This activity also endorsed by ASHHNA. Register here. For further information please contact Jane Tieken on E: jane.tieken@ashm.org.au OR M:...

In this case discussion participants will discuss a range of Hepatitis B cases which will include different approaches to diagnosing, treating and managing people living with hepatitis B. This session is for General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners who are HBV prescribers practicing in Western Australia. Accreditation: RACGP, ACCRM, ACNP and 1 HBV point. Register here. Please contact Sarah Tran on 0478 020 106 or email Sarah.Tran@ashm.org.au

This four-part training course helps nurses, midwives and sexual health workers understand the public health aspects and clinical management of common STIs, HIV and hepatitis B. The course helps participants develop confidence in a proactive and practical approach to health care and evidence-based practice. Accreditation: This activity has been endorsed by APNA according to approved quality standards criteria. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours. This activity has been endorsed by ACM and ACN. It has been allocated 8 CPD hours. This activity also endorsed by ASHHNA. Register here. For further information please contact Jane Tieken on E: jane.tieken@ashm.org.au OR M:...

An overview of the current considerations for Allied Health staff working in a high caseload environment and an opportunity to ask those burning COVID questions. The session will include: Current WA COVID data Test, Trace, Isolate, Quarantine (TTIQ) COVID Care at Home GP Respiratory Clinics Q&A (Questions can be submitted during registration) Register here. For further information, please contact Nicole.Campbell@wapha.org.au